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Finding the Third Proportional to 498 and 637.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 498 and 637.50 is: 816.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498 : 637.50 = 637.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498/637.50 = 637.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498x = 637.50 × 637.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498x = 406,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,406.25/498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.08

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